Load Of Balls

[Just Dave]

Hi

Another shot from today of railing balls, how did I do with the DOF


Railing Balls Haigh Hall Standish Nr Chorley Lancashire by Just Daves Photos, on Flickr

Dave

 

[alphasha]

This is something I am trying to master when I get this good I will be well pleased.

 

[Defiance]

Love the depth of field Dave, think you've got it just about perfect imho

 

[AlfyB]

I really like the DOF as well, although it might be a little to much because it's difficult to see what the balls actually are.

I think that depends on opinion and what you were trying to achieve. Nice shot

 

[Just Dave]

Thanks Rob, Sharon and Ian

Ian I focused on the only split ball, and I liked the diagonal composition

Keep trying Sharon you'll get there

Thanks Rob I was happy with it

 

[happygolucky]

nice, looks like split shot on a line against a rod.

 

[Tracer]

I think you have got it just right - well done!

 

[DeclanL]

Good work with the DoF but, a rather uninteresting photograph.

 

[Just Dave]

Thanks Andrew and Tracer

Thanks Declan, suppose it doesnt look interesting to everyone

 

[Breezy]

Must admit I opened the thread with trepidation

I love these sort of shots, an object probably passed on a daily basis without a second glance, the DOF is spot on for me.

 

[DeeJay]

Nice one Dave, I wish I had your ability when playing with DOF. Great shot, I really like it!

 

[Just Dave]

LOL Dawn thanks for your comment

Thanks Dave

 

[drodd]

Hiya Dave,

Just seen this post, well done I like the DOF and the diagonal composition.

So go on, what is this .... I know your title says balls, but what is the structure?

Cheers

Dawn

 

[Just Dave]

Many thanks Dawn

It the round ball tops on metal railings, looking directly over the top of them, obscuring the down bars

 

[donald]

For me its great - if it were mine it would make me smile. Its a interesting question as to whether you choose the right ball or should have focused on the one behind - love it either way.

Donald

 

[SpikeK6]

I bought a macro lens last year and have not really got into it yet but seeing shots like this makes me want to try even more.

The angle makes it interesting too, better than just straight up and down or sideways on.

Spike

 

[Just Dave]

Thanks Donald, I choose that ball as it had the split in it, and it stood out, to me anyway suppose I could have stepped back a bit to get the next ball nearest me then that would have been the 5th ball

Cheers Spike, youll get addicted once you get into macro

 

[Peter_Hartland]

Like the image pity you didnt have a Tilt & Shift lens to get that little extra DOF which looks amazing on images like this.

 

[Just Dave]

Thanks Peter

Woo dont wanna go down the tilt shift lens route far to expensive and my bags heavy enough as it is

 

[ki_user]

This is going to sound really picky after all the good feedback, but it'll bug me if I don't comment. I think the wrong ball is in focus, I think it should be the one next to it closer to you. As it stands I find it a little too central.

 

[Just Dave]

Thanks Lee, hows this, although now its not standard image ratio now

Dave

 

[ki_user]

Works better for me

 

[Just Dave]

Cheers Lee, think its all personally subjective as to which ball and position should be if focus in the shot.

 

[ki_user]

Sure, depends if you want to follow rule of thirds too.

 

[Just Dave]

Normally I do use thirds or Fibonacci golden section for shots, but I broke the rules

 

[ki_user]

:nono:Tut tut

 

[eosjohn]

Nice composition Dave lovely focus point and dof!

 

[Just Dave]

Thanks John

 

[Scrabble.]

I think you picked the right ball Dave. [:

x

 

[Just Dave]

Thanks